Sergiu Gatlan

Sergiu Gatlan is a news reporter who has covered the latest cybersecurity and technology developments for over a decade. He specializes in reporting on security vulnerabilities, bugs, and cyberattacks across various industries. Sergiu's articles often provide valuable insights into the latest threats and risks facing businesses and individuals in the digital world. His work has been widely cited by other media outlets, and he is known for his ability to break news on major cybersecurity incidents. Sergiu can be contacted via email or Twitter DMs for tips.

Biography:  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/author/sergiu-gatlan/

80%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • In some instances, Sergiu reports on cyberattacks without revealing the identity of the attackers.
  • Sergiu's reporting shows a slight lean towards providing information about security vulnerabilities and bugs before they are fixed.

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • Sergiu occasionally reports on cybersecurity issues related to companies that are not directly involved in the vulnerabilities or attacks he's covering.
  • There is a potential conflict of interest in Sergiu's reporting on Signal, as he encourages readers to contact him for tips via email or Twitter.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In one instance, Sergiu reported on a bug that was already known to users.
  • Sergiu's reporting occasionally contains contradictory information that is later clarified in follow-up articles.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • In some instances, Sergiu's titles may be more sensational than the content of the article.
  • Sergiu's reporting occasionally contains misleading information that is later corrected in follow-up articles.

Recent Articles

Windows 11 Version 23H2: New Features, Enhancements, and Checkpoint Cumulative Updates Now Available

Windows 11 Version 23H2: New Features, Enhancements, and Checkpoint Cumulative Updates Now Available

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update, version 23H2, is now available to all eligible devices. It introduces new features like AI-powered digital assistants and improvements to File Explorer, as well as checkpoint cumulative updates for faster and more frequent updates. However, some known issues include the Photos app failing on certain devices and potential impact on apps using Windows Update APIs.
Kaspersky Lab to Shut Down US Operations Due to Government Sanctions

Kaspersky Lab to Shut Down US Operations Due to Government Sanctions

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab announces the shutdown of its US operations due to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government, effective July 2024.
Microsoft's April 2024 Windows Updates Disrupt VPN Connections: Temporary Fixes and Previous Occurrences

Microsoft's April 2024 Windows Updates Disrupt VPN Connections: Temporary Fixes and Previous Occurrences

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 Microsoft's April 2024 Windows updates, including KB5036893 for Windows 11 and others, have caused VPN connection issues across various platforms. While Microsoft investigates and provides temporary workarounds, uninstalling the updates also removes all fixes for patched security vulnerabilities. This is not the first time Microsoft has faced VPN-related issues after updates.
D-Link Security Advisory for 92,000 End-of-Life NAS Devices with Critical RCE Zero-Day Flaw

D-Link Security Advisory for 92,000 End-of-Life NAS Devices with Critical RCE Zero-Day Flaw

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 D-Link warns of critical RCE zero-day flaw in end-of-life NAS devices. The vulnerability allows attackers to remotely take over the devices and access sensitive information or disrupt service. The researcher who discovered the flaw advises retiring and replacing the products, while D-Link recommends doing so but will not patch them.
Signal Introduces Custom Usernames for End-to-End Encrypted Messaging App to Improve Phone Number Privacy

Signal Introduces Custom Usernames for End-to-End Encrypted Messaging App to Improve Phone Number Privacy

Broke On: Wednesday, 21 February 2024 Signal introduces custom usernames for phone number privacy. The end-to-end encrypted messaging app allows users to create unique names or QR codes instead of sharing their phone numbers with others on the platform, improving their security and anonymity.